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Flowery Interlocked Rugs

Garland Coasters by Mauricio Affonso Have Multiple Uses and Shapes

— December 4, 2011 — Art & Design
For those who like to keep things simple at home, but never lose style or pretty designs, the Garland Coasters by Mauricio Affonso from Umbra are the way to go. The London-based designer Mauricio Affonso created a set of four coasters that can be interlocked to serve a wide variety of purposes.

Made of silicone, these mug rugs can be used as cup holders or hot pot and pan trivets. This product resists heat and dirt while keeping homes and kitchens decorated. Their floral shape and attractive colors including avocado, prince purple, fuchsia and white, make these set of rugs the perfect accessories for modern homes.

The fantastic characteristic of interlocking makes the Garland Coasters by Mauricio Affonso an awesome home decor piece that will keep furniture protected.
Trend Themes
1. Multifunctional Home Accessories - Opportunities to create products that serve more than one function at home.
2. Heat-resistant Decorative Mats - Opportunities to design mats that are suitable for use with hot pots and pans and that also add style to homes.
3. Interlocking Home Accessories - Opportunities to design home accessories with an interlocking feature for unique functionality and aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Companies can innovate on the design of home accessories to serve more than one function and to add personality and style to homes.
2. Kitchenware - Manufacturers can create heat-resistant mats that also serve as decorative pieces to add aesthetic value to the kitchen.
3. Silicone Products - Opportunities to create silicone-based products that are not only heat-resistant and durable but also have unique features, such as the interlocking design of the Garland Coasters.
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